“My main enemy is Ilia Topuria,” the Russian said in an interview with The Schmo. “His UFC record is 5-0, he is also undefeated, and he is probably the toughest opponent in my division. After I beat him, I can fight for the title.”
“I challenged him several times, turned to the UFC with a request to organize this fight, but no one answered me, so now I just train and wait for the name of the opponent. If they give him someone else, not me, I’m ready to fight anyone. I’ve been on the sidelines for a long time due to injuries and I need a fight. I have already asked to appoint a fight for me in May or June – after Ramadan I am ready to return to business.
Evloev also gave a prediction for the unification fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez, which is scheduled for July this year.
“Alex is on another level, just like me. I expect him to win this fight and then I will come for his title. I think we will meet him early next year.”
Last June, 29-year-old Movsar Evloev won his sixth victory in the UFC, winning a unanimous decision against American Dan Ige.